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The Rose and Crown Inn Trent

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4.9/5Exceptional! (74 reviews)

"We had a lovely stay at the Rose and Crown. The room was great - clean and spacious, the grounds were beautiful which the room looked out onto, and breakfast was delicious. Staff were really friendly and helpful and made us feel really welcome. We couldn't recommend the Rose and Crown highly ..."…"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2020

The Hunters Moon

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4.4/5Excellent! (164 reviews)

"The Inn offered good value for money, you were made welcome in a positive way. It is a very good location to explore the county."…"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2020

The Queens Arms

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4/5Very Good! (3 reviews)

Very nice.

"Great location. Excellent service. Albeit a little pricey."…"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2019

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Where should we stay in Sherborne?

The welcoming destination of Sherborne is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with the children. The castle, famous monuments and coffee shops are just a few things that make this an attractive family holiday destination. Take to the air and fly into Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is located 31.4 mi (50.5 km) from the city centre. Sherborne has 4 family-friendly hotels and other types of accommodation.

Holidaying families have good things to say about these types of accommodation:

The Rose & Crown – Offers a restaurant, free parking and a playground. Guests like the overall comfort and clean rooms at this 5-star inn.

The Hunters Moon - Inn – Features free parking, free full breakfast and free cots. The clean rooms and central location make this 3-star inn popular with guests.

When should we visit Sherborne?

You're probably hoping for good weather for your family holiday. Use these tips to plan when to grab the children and head to Sherborne.

Hottest months: July, August, June and September, with an average temperature of 21°F
Coldest months: February, January, March and December, with an average temperature of 2°F
Driest months: June, May, July and April, with an average rainfall of 1.25 inches
Rainiest months: October, January, December and February, with an average rainfall of 3 inches

What should we see and do in Sherborne?

Sherborne Museum and Global Images Gallery are interesting attractions that you and your family may enjoy exploring while you are staying in Sherborne. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre and Haynes International Motor Museum.

Sherborne is also known for its:

Countryside
Monuments

Getting around Sherborne

If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Sherborne Station, Thornford Station or Yetminster Station. Sherborne might not have many public transport choices so consider renting a car to explore the city.

Frequently asked questions

If you’ve been thinking about a trip with your children, the welcoming destination of Sherborne is a good choice. The castle, famous monuments and coffee shops are just a few things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Arrange a flight into Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is located 31.4 mi (50.5 km) from the city centre.

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 6°C. Average annual precipitation for Sherborne is 735 inches.

While you are visiting Sherborne, you may want to round up the youngsters and make time to see interesting attractions such as Sherborne Museum and Global Images Gallery. Make sure that you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area such as Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, Glastonbury Tor and Glastonbury Abbey.

If you want to see more of the area, take a train from Sherborne Station, Thornford Station or Yetminster Station. Sherborne might not have very many public transport options, so consider renting a car to explore more.

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